I Truly Am The Villian-Chapter 1041 - 1040: Emerging from Seclusion, Seas Change into Mulberry Fields

Xiao Guizi has now become the most renowned Chief Senior Brother of the True Martial Holy Sect.

He was clad in a deep blue robe that draped over his frame.

His hair had grown long, flowing freely down his back, bound by a strip of azure ribbon.

His expression exuded an even firmer resolve, with an air befitting a superior.

Upon seeing Xu Zimei, Xiao Guizi said in surprise, "Senior Brother, you've come out of seclusion."

Xu Zimei smiled and nodded.

"That's right, nearly a hundred years have passed," Xiao Guizi nodded.

He inquired, "Did Senior Brother gain anything?"

"Somewhat," replied Xu Zimei with a smile.

"What's the rush? What are you preparing to do?"

"This year's Core Disciples are gearing up for their competition, and I've been tasked to oversee it," said Xiao Guizi.

"Why not join me, Senior Brother, and take a look? The younger generation of our True Martial Holy Sect is thriving.

Sometimes, I even feel like I'm getting old."

"And Ruhu?" asked Xu Zimei.

"Just like you, he has spent these hundred years either adventuring or in closed-door cultivation; I haven't seen him in a long time either," responded Xiao Guizi.

"Then let's go have a look," said Xu Zimei with a smile.

"I've been in seclusion for a century and have become a bit rusty. It's time to adapt to a place bustling with people."

After all, humans are social animals.

Not to mention a century, if you were confined to a small space for a few days, you'd probably go stir crazy.

Walking along the path to the Core Disciples' competition, many disciples greeted Xiao Guizi upon seeing him.

But very few still remembered Xu Zimei.

The current disciples are from a new generation; Xu Zimei was already in seclusion when they joined the True Martial Holy Sect.

So, it's understandable that they don't recognize him.

"What interesting events have occurred over these years?" Xu Zimei asked.

"What events could there be? Just some Talented Disciples emerging here and there, and the discovery of secret grounds," Xiao Guizi responded.

"This continent remains unchanged since time immemorial. I'm sick of it."

Having said that, Xiao Guizi added, "However, a few promising seeds have emerged in our True Martial Holy Sect, sparking my desire to nurture them."

The two made their way to the front of the competition.

The area was already packed with many Inner Sect Disciples.

As well as countless disciples from both inside and outside the sect who had come to watch the competition.

This competition within the True Martial Holy Sect was quite a sensation.

"Senior Brother Zhang has arrived; everyone quiet down."

"Eh? Who's that person next to Senior Brother Zhang? Looks like a new face."

"Being in the company of Senior Brother Zhang, his identity must be no simple matter."

The competition stage was divided into eight sections.

Xu Zimei took his place on the chief seat.

Before he had settled in, a disciple suddenly said, "Senior Brother, this seat is reserved for Senior Brother Zhang, please move to the side."

Xu Zimei glanced at the disciple, then turned his gaze towards Xiao Guizi.

"Who might you be?" Xiao Guizi turned and asked with a frown.

The disciple hastily replied, "Senior Brother Zhang, I am Inner Sect Disciple Yan Xing."

"Do you know who he is?" Xiao Guizi pointed at Xu Zimei and asked.

"I, I don't know," the disciple hurriedly shook his head.

He'd just tried to be clever, wanting to make a good impression in front of Xiao Guizi.

"Some people you can never afford to offend. Get lost," Xiao Guizi waved dismissively, speaking with a hint of disdain.

"Ah, yes yes yes," the disciple froze for a moment before running off in a panic.

"Why let such a trivial matter upset you," Xu Zimei laughed.

"If it weren't for the fact that he's a fellow sect disciple, I would have made him bleed today," Xiao Guizi said coldly.

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He sat down beside Xu Zimei.

As his opening speech came to an end, the many Core Disciples below had already begun their competition.

"See that youth over there?" Xiao Guizi pointed towards one of the competition platforms.

Speaking of which, "Among the disciples recruited by True Martial Holy Sect in recent years, he has grown the fastest.

And he is the most diligent and hardworking one.

I even intentionally cultivated him as a successor."

Hearing Xiao Guizi's words, Xu Zimei looked up.

He just felt that there were so many coincidences in this world.

He recognized the young man who was competing.

The half-beast boy he had met at the gate of True Martial Holy Sect on his return.

He remembered that he seemed to have given him a Cultivation Technique.

What was initially a casual gesture turned out to be such a coincidence in this world.

"Do you know him, Senior Brother?" Xiao Guizi asked curiously.

"We've met once. I remember he seems to have a sister," Xu Zimei replied.

"Don't mention it, his sister is now a disaster for the disciples; our True Martial Holy Sect's disciples are heartless about their cultivation.

Always running around currying favor, and I can't stop them," Xiao Guizi said.

"Greed and lust are human instincts; without desires, what's the point of living?"

Xu Zimei smiled and said, "As long as they don't do anything against the rules, then everything is fine."

The competition on the stage was fierce, but Xu Zimei seldom watched.

He could see through their strength and the outcome of the battle at a glance.

Such battles were only occasionally enjoyed for the atmosphere, and otherwise held no interest for him.

It did not disappoint Xiao Guizi's expectations, the half-beast boy won first place in this competition.

"What's his name?" Xu Zimei asked.

"Zhang Shaopu," Xiao Guizi replied.

"Rare that you are interested, Senior Brother."

"Remember to pass on a message for me; tell him that he has proven himself," Xu Zimei said with a wave of his hand.

Xiao Guizi went on stage to announce the rewards for the first place and naturally had to say some words of encouragement.

Xu Zimei had to say goodbye to his parents and left.

...

On the stage, Zhang Shaopu's presence was overwhelming, and his gaze was fierce as he scanned his surroundings.

At this moment, he was the most dazzling disciple of the True Martial Holy Sect.

Where his gaze fell, he suddenly saw a familiar figure.

That figure was but a fleeting glimpse before disappearing into the crowd.

Zhang Shaopu was startled, and his mind flashed back to the scene at the mountain gate.

The Cultivation Technique that almost changed his fate.

He was about to follow when Xiao Guizi stopped him.

"Now is the time for the award ceremony; it would be improper without the first-place winner present," Xiao Guizi said with a smile.

"Who was that person just now?" Zhang Shaopu asked urgently.

"You will know later," Xiao Guizi replied.

"He told me to tell you, you have proven yourself."

Zhang Shaopu fell silent, deeply bowing in the direction where the figure had disappeared.

...

A hundred years passed,

The flowers, plants, and trees on Azure Mountain Peak were just as lush as before.

Unchanged.

The only difference was the many purple poplars planted on the path up the mountain.

Similar to poplars but all parts, including the leaves, were purple.

The mountainside was beautifully interspersed with red and purple colors.

Upon seeing his parents again, Xu Zimei could clearly feel they seemed to have aged a lot.

Xu Qingshan's temples were already greying.

Wenren Yun was cooking in the cabin.

In fact, beings like them had long since undergone grain avoidance and did not need any grains.